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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

It Wasn't About the Money. Rapper Hard Rico Admits to Extortion and Robbery in Court

Czech rapper Hard Rico confessed in court to charges of extortion and robbery, indicating a shift in his legal troubles and public image.

Mar 23 • 08:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The rapper's outfit choice at the Abreu concert drove social media crazy - a telling reference to Sanni's song

Rapper Ahti's outfit at the Abreu concert, featuring a shirt with 'poitsu' on the back, sparked a social media frenzy due to its connection to Sanni's new song.

Mar 22 • 13:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Rapper Ahti spreads a significant video – Is this a hidden message to Sanni?

Ahti Peltonen's new performance and a viral video have sparked rumors regarding a potential hidden message related to his relationship with Sanni.

Mar 22 • 13:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

JONATHAN TURLEY: Afroman turns court into First Amendment rap lesson on rights

Rapper Afroman, who faced legal action from police officers for mocking their raid on his home, defended his actions as a First Amendment right during his court appearance, with the jury ultimately siding with him.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Julma Henri, known for his angry rap, is concerned about men's well-being – 'I hardened myself'

Finnish rapper Julma Henri discusses his concern for men's mental health, stemming from his experiences working with those facing mental health and addiction issues.

Mar 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Afroman 'surprised' by reaction to his major free speech victory after jury verdict

Rapper Afroman celebrates a legal victory after a jury ruled his songs mocking a police raid are protected by the First Amendment.

Mar 21 • 16:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The police raided his house in 2022, they stole money, ate his cake, and he exposed them with a viral music video: the incredible outcome between Afroman and Adams County

Rapper Afroman was vindicated by a jury after being wrongfully raided by police, who stole from him and ate his cake during the incident.

Mar 21 • 15:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Musicians Antonio Neves and Thiaguinho Silva navigate through samba and jazz in the album ‘Ladeiras de Santa Teresa’

The duo Neves and Silva launch their album ‘Ladeiras de Santa Teresa’, blending samba and jazz alongside rapper Joca.

Mar 20 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Carín León releases 'Lighter', a song for the World Cup that fuses English and Spanish

Mexican regional music artist Carín León has released 'Lighter', a bilingual single in collaboration with rapper Jelly Roll, designed for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mar 20 • 19:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rapper 'pronounced dead on stage' after passing out in harness speaks from hospital

Rapper Pete Bowditch of OAP rap duo Pete and Bas updates fans from the hospital after he fainted while performing at a Chicago concert.

Mar 20 • 18:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Rapper Säm got initially rejected but persisted and eventually it worked out

Rapper Säm shared his journey of pursuing a romantic interest on the TV show 'ÕHTU! with Friends', recounting his initial rejection but persistence leading to success.

Mar 20 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Doechii enjoys a party in São Paulo a day before her show at Lollapalooza

Rapper Doechii was spotted enjoying a party in São Paulo the day before her scheduled performance at Lollapalooza.

Mar 20 • 14:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Rapper Afroman acquitted - sued by police after music videos

American rapper Afroman has been acquitted in court after being sued by seven police officers over music videos that parodied surveillance footage from a police raid at his home.

Mar 20 • 11:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The left goes into crisis over the rapper. From guru of rights to 'traitor'

The political left in Italy is divided over rapper Fedez, whose actions have shifted perceptions from being a champion of free thought to being seen as a puppet of power after an interaction with PM Meloni.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Big Brother Vip, who is the rapper GionnyScandal: adoption, attempted suicide, success

Rapper GionnyScandal, known for his emotional music and tumultuous past, is currently a prominent contestant on Big Brother Vip in Italy.

Mar 20 • 08:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

I Needed to Rap!

Latvian rapper VIŅA releases a new mini-album titled 'V70', featuring three new tracks, two skits, and a summer single collaboration.

Mar 20 • 08:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rapper of the hit 'Because I Got High' has home invaded by police, mocks in songs, is sued and wins

Rapper Afroman was sued for defamation by police officers after using footage from their unjust raid on his home in music videos but won the case, highlighting artistic freedom in social commentary.

Mar 19 • 19:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bloody NYC Khamenei vigil reveals anti-US protest network linked to Iran

A vigil in Manhattan's Washington Square Park honoring Iran's late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei turned violent after a confrontation with a Jewish rapper who criticized the event's lack of representation for regime victims.

Mar 19 • 17:26 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

So long, Jay-Z: Rapper officially changes name to JAŸ-Z

Rapper Jay-Z has officially changed his stage name to JAŸ-Z, incorporating an umlaut over the 'Y' for stylistic purposes while maintaining the same pronunciation.

Mar 19 • 16:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Relief for Badshah from High Court in 'Tatti' Case, No Arrest Will Be Made

Famous singer and rapper Badshah has received significant relief from the Punjab-Haryana High Court concerning a controversial case related to his song 'Tatti.'

Mar 19 • 16:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Podcast: When pop musicians talk about pop music with pop musicians

Indie rocker Jan Müller and rapper Kolja Podkowik discuss their friendship and passion for music in a podcast, punctuated by their unique drink choice of Vanilla Coke mixed with milk.

Mar 19 • 10:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US rapper Afroman cleared after police sued him over use of home raid footage

Afroman has been cleared of wrongdoing after a lawsuit from Ohio police over his use of footage from a police raid on his home, which they claimed caused defamation and emotional distress.

Mar 19 • 10:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Patriotic Lime: The Reason Why Taiwanese Rapper Decided to Testify Under Request of Chinese Authorities

Taiwanese rapper Chen Baiyuan, known for his anti-Communist lyrics, reflects on his past support for China's narrative and discusses the evolving threat of infiltration efforts by the Chinese Communist Party in Taiwan.

Mar 18 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rapper Renan Inquérito recounts battle against cancer in album 'Tireoide'

Rapper Renan Inquérito shares his journey of battling thyroid cancer through his album 'Tireoide', which merges his personal experiences with his music.

Mar 18 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Farage called for release of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and praised effort to free drug trafficker

Nigel Farage publicly supported the release of rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs and commended efforts to free a former Honduran president, which has raised questions about his political stance and the context of his remarks made through the Cameo platform.

Mar 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UFC star makes sensational Drake request ahead of White House fight

UFC bantamweight fighter Aiemann Zahabi has invited rapper Drake to accompany him during his fight at the historic White House event in June.

Mar 18 • 14:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Rapper SSIO in Munich: Out of Love comes Mubu-sibi

The article discusses the influences and background of rapper SSIO, particularly his connection to the Bi-Language, a playful linguistic style derived from a poem by Joachim Ringelnatz.

Mar 18 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Between Flamengo and hip hop... who is N.I.N.A, the carioca rapper performing at Lollapalooza

N.I.N.A, a rising carioca rapper known for her catchy lyrics and vibrant style, is set to perform at Lollapalooza, blending her love for hip hop and Flamengo.

Mar 18 • 07:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

US rapper's 'inflammatory' comments at Sydney festival condemned

DJ Haram faces investigation from NSW Police for alleged breaches of racial hate laws related to inflammatory comments made during a performance at the Biennale of Sydney.

Mar 18 • 03:54 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The Premier and the Rapper: The Eternal Search for the Politicians' 'Wow' in Troubling Times

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's unexpected meeting with rapper Fedez highlights the peculiarities of political image management and the quest for public engagement.

Mar 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Carín León performs a song for the 2026 World Cup album

Carín León has been selected to perform a song for the official album of the 2026 World Cup, collaborating with rapper Jelly Roll on the track 'Lighter.'

Mar 17 • 22:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

US rapper Mystikal pleads guilty to third-degree rape in 2022 arrest

US rapper Mystikal pleaded guilty to third-degree rape in connection with a 2022 arrest, potentially facing up to 20 years in prison.

Mar 17 • 22:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Faenna, a rapper and emerging artist: 'For me, music was a hobby. Now I live it as an escape'

Faenna, a young emerging rapper from Málaga, reflects on her journey from making music as a hobby to embracing it as her career, despite still feeling connected to her roots.

Mar 17 • 20:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

In a Series with Four Directors, Moroccan Rapper 'Dizzy Dress' Enters the World of Drama

Moroccan rapper Dizzy Dress is set to make his acting debut in a new drama series titled 'K1', which will air on the second channel starting the 31st of this month.

Mar 17 • 20:14 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fedez and Giulia Honegger soon to be parents? The photos confirm the pregnancy

Photos published by the magazine Chi confirm that Giulia Honegger, the partner of rapper Fedez, is pregnant.

Mar 17 • 14:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvian most listened songs chart features the rapper ansis returning

The Latvian music charts have seen the return of rapper ansis alongside other popular songs, reflecting the week's musical favorites on both radio and streaming platforms.

Mar 17 • 10:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Female rapper dead at 37 as fans say 'we'll love you even in a billion years'

Chica Con Canna, a notable female rapper, has passed away at 37 after suffering a heart attack linked to her struggles with alcohol addiction, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fans and friends alike.

Mar 16 • 23:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Musician admits in podcast: 'Addiction never goes away'

Finnish rapper William discusses his ongoing struggle with addiction and the daily battles he faces in a recent podcast interview.

Mar 16 • 18:14 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Rapper sentenced to unconditional prison for hitting and threatening girlfriend

Rapper Kent 'Kenno' Pedersen has been sentenced to 30 days in prison for assaulting and threatening his ex-girlfriend.

Mar 16 • 12:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Mohamed Mohdhi on 'most wanted' list

The former rapper Mohamed Mohdhi is wanted for the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Skogås and has now been placed on the EU's list of most wanted criminals.

Mar 16 • 09:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Linda Manuella Was Afraid of Motherhood - This Is How Life with Child and Rapper William Actually Goes

Linda Manuella shares her positive experience of motherhood, emphasizing the misconception that it requires significant sacrifices.

Mar 16 • 07:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Bob Vylan rapper repeats 'death to the IDF' chant at Al Quds Day demonstration

Rapper Bobby Vylan led a controversial chant at an Al Quds Day demonstration in London, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan Police due to concerns from the Jewish community.

Mar 15 • 18:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rapper Snoop Dog's ten-year plan to make Swansea 'the Vegas of Wales'

Snoop Dogg aims to transform Swansea into the 'Vegas of Wales' with a ten-year plan that includes attracting top music artists and developing nightlife venues.

Mar 15 • 14:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Max Õispuu understands why Vanilla Ninja's Euro song doesn't appeal to people: it can't fly in Tommy Cash's wake

Estonian musician and rapper Max Õispuu shares insights about the Euro song competition and discusses artistic challenges in a recent interview.

Mar 15 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Max Õispuu: Kermo Murel is a Saku guy character

Estonian rapper Max Õispuu discusses the creation of his character Kermo Murel and the influences behind it during an interview.

Mar 15 • 08:37 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

It is important to see the film, even though it is unbearable

The author reflects on a personal experience that marks the end of childhood innocence, triggered by the tragic events at Columbine and the loss of rapper Tupac Shakur.

Mar 15 • 07:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Singer Badshah threatened by Lawrence Bishnoi gang, said - next time we will shoot in the forehead

Famous Bollywood singer and rapper Badshah faces threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang amidst legal troubles from Haryana police.

Mar 14 • 13:08 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Sci-fi film named flop of the year

The film 'War of the Worlds' featuring rapper Ice Cube has been awarded the title of worst film of the year by the Razzie Awards.

Mar 14 • 09:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is Balendra Shah, the young musician who will govern Nepal after the Generation Z uprising

Balendra Shah, a former rapper and newly elected mayor of Kathmandu, is poised to become a significant political leader in Nepal following protests led by Generation Z against governmental corruption.

Mar 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Korean pop singer sings 'Shiv Tandav Stotra,' captivates with his style, video goes viral

Korean rapper Park Min-Joon, also known as Aura, performed the 'Shiv Tandav Stotra' incorporating his unique rap style, which has gone viral on social media.

Mar 14 • 02:26 UTC

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